Great review, thanks. Take this FWIW, because I'm a SS guy and you are talking a bit over my head, but as I read this -- analog source, tube phono stage, tube amp, copper wire...."harsh and edgy?" I had to wonder if you have the right speakers.

By the way, when Sonny blows really hard on a high note, yes, it is supposed to have an edge.

Tim

I would have to agree that the speakers are the weak link here, however, the current setup is working well with them. Of course, you know they will get replaced at some point.

To the OP:
What is that on the back left corner of your plinth? My Aries 2 doesn't have that.

That is an add-on, it is a carbon fiber brush that has a wire that connects to ground. It serves two purposes, it tracks the record and cleans dust, and it also eliminates static via the connection to ground.

the WA5 is making me think it may be the only one capable enough to drive the GS1000 ...

if it can drive the K1000 ... it can drive the GS1000

The GS1000 is easily driven by most amps. The K1000's use the WA5's speaker terminals.

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Originally Posted by Raylinds

That is an add-on, it is a carbon fiber brush that has a wire that connects to ground. It serves two purposes, it tracks the record and cleans dust, and it also eliminates static via the connection to ground.